jig

A noun with multiple meanings: a lively folk dance in triple time; a type of fishing lure that is jerked vertically; a device used in machining to guide tools; or an energetic rustic dance involving kicking and leaping.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: живой народный танец в трёхдольном размере; тип рыболовной приманки, которую дёргают вертикально; устройство, используемое в механической обработке для направления инструментов; или энергичный деревенский танец с подскоками и прыжками.esSustantivo con varios significados: baile folclórico vivo en compás de tres tiempos; tipo de señuelo de pesca que se agita verticalmente; dispositivo utilizado en mecanizado para guiar herramientas; o baile campesino enérgico con saltos y brincos.frNom anglais désignant plusieurs choses : une danse populaire vive et rythmée, souvent en mesure ternaire ; un type de leurre de pêche que l'on fait animer par saccades verticales ; un gabarit ou dispositif utilisé en usinage pour guider les outils ; ou encore un air de musique entraînant pour cette danse.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein lebhafter Volkstanz im Dreiertakt; eine Art Angelköder, der vertikal auf und ab bewegt wird; eine Vorrichtung in der mechanischen Bearbeitung, die Werkzeuge führt; oder ein energischer ländlicher Tanz mit Hüpfen und Springen.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: dança popular animada em compasso ternário; tipo de isca de pesca que se move verticalmente; dispositivo usado na usinagem para guiar ferramentas; ou dança rural enérgica com pulos e saltos.zh多义词：一种三拍子的活泼民间舞蹈（吉格舞）；一种垂直抖动使用的钓鱼假饵；机械加工中用于引导刀具的夹具（钻模）；也可指一种充满活力的乡村跳跃舞蹈。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: رقصة شعبية حيوية من زمن ثلاثي؛ طُعم للصيد يُحرَّك عموديًا؛ أداة توجيه للقطع في التشغيل الآلي؛ أو رقصة ريفية نشيطة بالقفز والنط.

1. Lively Dance B1 formal

   A fast, lively folk dance typically performed to music in triple time, involving quick steps and leaps.

   • The dancers performed an energetic Irish jig at the festival.
   • He learned to dance a traditional jig from his grandfather.
   • The music changed to a jig, and everyone started hopping.

   ruЖивой танецesBaile vivo en compás ternariofrGigue (danse vive)deLebhafter TanzptDança vivazh活泼的舞蹈arرقصة حيوية

   المرادفات: gigue

2. Fishing Lure B2 formal

   A type of fishing lure with one or more hooks, designed to be moved up and down in the water to attract fish.

   • He tied a bright red jig to his fishing line.
   • The fisherman used a jig to catch bass in the lake.
   • Jigs are effective for deep-water fishing.

   ruДжигesSeñuelo de pesca tipo jigfrleurres de pêche à animation verticaledeJigptIsca artificial de jigzh铅头钩arجيج

3. Machine Guide C1 formal

   A device used in machining to hold a workpiece and guide the tools that operate on it, ensuring precision.

   • The machinist set up the jig to drill holes at exact positions.
   • Using a jig improves accuracy in repetitive manufacturing tasks.
   • The jig held the metal plate steady while the saw cut it.

   ruНаправляющее приспособлениеesPlantilla de guiadofrGabarit de guidagedeVorrichtung zum Führen von WerkzeugenptDispositivo guiazh夹具arتجهيزة توجيه

   المرادفات: fixtureguide

4. Old Rustic Dance B2 formal

   Any of various traditional rural dances characterized by kicking and leaping movements.

   • The villagers performed an old jig around the bonfire.
   • She danced a rustic jig at the harvest celebration.
   • The jig involved lively kicks and jumps to the fiddle music.

   ruСтаринный деревенский танецesDanza rústica antiguafrGigue (danse rustique ancienne)deAlter ländlicher TanzptDança rural antigazh古老的乡村舞蹈arرقصة ريفية قديمة

• jigs plural form
• jigs' possessive plural form
• jig's possessive singular form

To move with quick, jerky, or up-and-down motions; to dance a jig.

ruДвигаться быстрыми, отрывистыми или вертикальными движениями; танцевать джигу.esMoverse con movimientos rápidos, bruscos o verticales; bailar un jig.frSe déplacer par à-coups, par mouvements rapides et saccadés ou verticaux ; danser la gigue.deSich mit schnellen, ruckartigen oder vertikalen Bewegungen bewegen; die Jig tanzen.ptMover-se com movimentos rápidos, bruscos ou verticais; dançar uma jiga (dança folclórica animada).zh以快速、断续或上下弹跳的动作移动；跳吉格舞。arالتحرك بحركات سريعة ومتقطعة أو رأسية؛ الرقص رقصة الجيغ.

1. Dance a jig B1 informal

   To dance a lively, quick dance with leaping and kicking motions, typically associated with folk music.

   • The children jigged around the room to the lively music.
   • He jigged with joy when he heard the good news.
   • At the festival, everyone jigged together in a circle.

   ruТанцевать джигуesbailar una gigafrDanser une giguedeEine Jig tanzenptDançar um jigzh跳吉格舞arرقص الجيغ

   المرادفات: caperdancegambolpranceskip

• jigged past participle
• jigged past simple
• jigging present participle
• jigs third person singular